Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Question about programming the baofeng uv5r with chirp. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Feb 05, 2014 baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver.
Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished. Be sure you have the latest daily build version of the software. See more expertpower baofeng uv 5r extended true capacity battery model. Most people get the default release version of chirp, but then looking at their download page, there is a latest daily builds which includes a lot of bug fixes and changes for various radios and use with newer firmware. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Chirp ham radio programming softwarebasic step by step the easy way. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Just head over to the chirp website and see if the daily build works for you.
Interestingly enough, the uvb5 hasnt seen a lot of this rebranding and. If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. Programming the baofeng uv5r programming the baofeng uv5r. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. I got my uv5r yesterday, and set it up today with chirp software.
Is there any pc remote control software for the baofeng uv5re plus. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. I am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. During a discussion with a local group about essential items, one thing kept coming up. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. This is where certain models come from uv5ra, uv5rb, etc. As of this writing the stable version from april 20 will not. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Im having an issue with m uv5ra where i cannot hear any rx transmissions unless i hold the monitor key.
With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. Bao8hx programming software for the pofung baofeng uv 8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. The latest chirp daily builds wont let you upload an incompatible image to your radio. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv 5r2. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra.
Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. How about the software made by baofeng for the uv5r. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. Baofeng vps001 vehicle power supply dual band car battery eliminator simulator for baofeng uv 5r uv 5r plus uv 5ra series twoway radios black more info could be found at the image url. View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online. Do you have a chirp image from a uv5ra with the n5r2. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. New chirp users should always start with chirps latest daily build.
Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications categories. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and. The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by step the easy way. So far i have used multiple versions and they all work with my uv5r. A friend then showed me his little baofeng uv5r handheld radio, sat me down and started explaining why it was a wonderful bugout radio.
Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Dec 15, 2015 baofeng uv 5r uv 5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. This is where certain models come from uv 5ra, uv 5rb, etc. Macbook pro laptop chirp software baofeng uv5ra radio. How to fix a baofeng uv 5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofengtech also offers a download of the baofeng factory software, which i have used on other radios. If all you care about is 45 frequencies then you can do it on the unit.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Question about programming the baofeng uv 5r with chirp. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. And for this reason, it is not currently recommended that the chirp stable build be use by anyone wanting to program a uv5r or one of its many variants. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. For this, ive been using the free chirp software and a selection of programming cables. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters.
It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. If you goof up your radio you can always restore the cloned image. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Chirp downloads chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Jul 04, 2015 ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. The most recent chirp daily builds will not let you do this. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. I dont recommend this unless you have no option to program with a computer and the rt systems software. If youre a ham operator, run linux on your desktop\laptop, own a uv5r and want to program it, you owe it to yourself to check out chirp.
Ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. This makes adding multiple repeater memories and naming them much easier and leaves the vfo mode free for normal simplex working. How to program a baofeng radio easily with chirp software baofeng stock and expert power 14 dual band antenna. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The uv 5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. New chirp users should always start with chirp s latest daily build. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10.
It is probably a simple thing as, i here people saying programming via the usb cable and chirp software is the way to go. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. You need the computer program chirp to program the ht. Much to my sadness, i found that i cannot program any 440mhz channels into my 5ra using either the baofeng software or chirp. So now i updated the chirp to todays daily build and then i can upload. The receiver is not as good as the wouxun, but the antenna is part of that issue. Interestingly enough, the uv b5 hasnt seen a lot of this rebranding and such. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng.
How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Keep in mind this is just the knowledge i have learnt from my own reading, someone may comment and correct me or teach me things, i encourage this, sorry if some of the information i post is incorrect. You will get a warning at the beginning of the transfer, not at the end like you are getting.
The baofeng factory will produce baofeng radios for anyone who orders enough units. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Question about programming the baofeng uv5r with chirp i am new here, and i just got my baofeng uv5r in the mail, i think the cable is a fake im not sure, i got it off amazon and it had like a 4 star, anyway what it does is, the green light comes on, on the uv5r, but then the. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Jan 08, 2014 if youre a ham operator, run linux on your desktop\laptop, own a uv5r and want to program it, you owe it to yourself to check out chirp. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. The same with programming multiple radios, you should be able to clone. The baofeng uv 5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and biggest selling transceivers around the world today. Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them.
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